red tape
Example Sentences
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Poverty, unemployment and bureaucratic red tape force tens of millions of Africans into work that is not regulated, taxed or protected by the government.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Moonshot eschews titles and hierarchy, a relatively unusual practice at a Chinese company and one Yang sees as essential to get rid of red tape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Production incentive experts say any national film tax credit will need to have a seamless process, one with minimal red tape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Tax uncertainties, bureaucratic red tape, delays in land and environmental approvals are all long-documented challenges for foreign investors, including the Japanese.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
Judge Biederman says that she is going to overlook all of the red tape for now.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
